No man ever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater to himself.

No man ever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater to himself.

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

Calamity is man's true touchstone.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not read more

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

Nothing fails like success because we don't learn from it. We learn only from failure.

Nothing fails like success because we don't learn from it. We learn only from failure.

Fear can be headier than whiskey, once man has acquired a taste for it.

Fear can be headier than whiskey, once man has acquired a taste for it.

Failure is an event, never a person.

Failure is an event, never a person.

When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big read more

When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation -- it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

Anger is one of the sinews of the Soul; he that wants it hath a maimed mind.

Anger is one of the sinews of the Soul; he that wants it hath a maimed mind.